as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest
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Recent Examples of colorful
Entering them feels like walking into a warm, cigar-like jewel box, enveloped by soft carpeting, plush textures, and eclectic, colorful decorative objects.
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Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
After climbing Table Mountain and wandering through the colorful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, visit the esteemed Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
After climbing Table Mountain and wandering through the colorful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, visit the esteemed Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
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But the amount of verification varied from unit to unit, according to at least eight officers.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Of course, suits come in a wide variety of fabrics for an equally varied assortment of circumstances.Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.Brian Owens, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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The Princess of Wales wore a vibrant forest green coat courtesy of Alexander McQueen — one of the royal’s go-to designers.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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More than 100 murals are spread throughout the city, both large and small, many of which highlight Louisville's vibrant culture and history.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
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The firm is accusing these parties of violating various Texas state laws by allegedly offering a former client of Buzbee's money in exchange for suing his company.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those fees included a 2.5% flat tax for Muslim charity, as well as a road tax and various income taxes on individuals and small businesses, Zelin says.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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